Rats are one of the main pest calls from Endeavour Hills. Leafy gardens, fruit trees, compost bins and homes backing onto reserves give them food and cover, and roof spaces give them a warm, dry place to nest. The first sign is often scratching or running in the ceiling at night, and then droppings in the garage or chewed fruit in the garden.
The crew we book starts by working out how the rats are getting in and where they are travelling. They check the roof space where access allows, look at gaps around the roofline, vents, pipes and weep holes, and look in garages and garden sheds. Lockable bait stations are placed along the paths rats use, out of reach of kids and pets as much as possible, and the crew points out the entry points that need sealing.
- Roof space checked for droppings, runways and nesting
- Lockable bait stations placed in the roof, garage and garden
- Entry points around the roofline, vents and pipes pointed out
- Garden sheds, compost areas and woodpiles looked at
- Advice on fruit trees, pet food and rubbish that draw rats in
Rat numbers drop more quickly when food and shelter are cut back at the same time. Pick up fallen fruit, keep compost in closed bins, store pet food in sealed tubs and trim branches that touch the roof, as rats use them as bridges. Once activity has stopped, sealing the gaps the crew points out makes it harder for new rats to move in.
If you can hear rats in the ceiling or have found droppings, call 03 7053 9851. We give you the price upfront and book a nearby local team to visit your home in Endeavour Hills.